1. Home
  2. Recipes
  3. Colorful Fitness Salad

Colorful Fitness Salad

Featured in Nourishing & Mindful Meals.

Crunchy, bright veggies get coated in a smooth yogurt dressing. Super fresh and makes a great main or side.

Pin it Share it Send it Print it Jump To Recipe
Rehan Magic House Recipes
Updated on Mon, 26 May 2025 08:43:40 GMT
A bright mix of tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and onions with a creamy sauce drizzled on top. Pin it
A bright mix of tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and onions with a creamy sauce drizzled on top. | magichouserecipes.com

This fresh crunchy salad with smooth yogurt sauce is perfect if you’re on the go. It’s got all kinds of veggies and a creamy plant-based yogurt that make it super satisfying but won't weigh you down.

Energizing Day Boost

All you need is some crisp veggies and that silky dressing and you’ve got a new favorite meal. It’s just right for powering up before exercise or getting through a busy day. Plus, it tastes really bright and fresh.

A bowl full of colorful salad with cucumber chunks, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, and onion rings all mixed with a creamy sauce. Pin it
A bowl full of colorful salad with cucumber chunks, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, and onion rings all mixed with a creamy sauce. | magichouserecipes.com

What You’ll Need

  • Dressing: 2 tablespoons chives, 3 tablespoons soy yogurt, a dash of pepper and salt.
  • Salad: One red onion, fresh cherry tomatoes, a juicy carrot, one super crunchy cucumber.

Here’s How It’s Done

Dressing
Chop those chives, then stir into the yogurt with a pinch of spices until it’s all silky smooth.
Veggies
Cut the cucumber into cubes, shred the carrot, slice up the onions into rings, and halve your tomatoes.
Finish
Gently toss everything together and pop it in the fridge till you’re ready to eat.

Switch It Up

Go wild and swap in your favorites. No tomatoes? Try bell pepper. Not into chives? Use parsley. Chopped walnuts are awesome for crunch right on top.

Great Any Time

This salad just works—morning, lunch, lazy dinner or a quick snack. Bring it to picnics or serve at brunch and watch it disappear.

A plate of fresh salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, and onion, brought together with a creamy dressing. Pin it
A plate of fresh salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, grated carrots, and onion, brought together with a creamy dressing. | magichouserecipes.com

Easy Make-Ahead

Your salad stays good in the fridge for up to two days. Just fix it the evening before and grab it at work or after exercise the next day.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How long can I keep this salad?

This salad will stay fresh in the fridge for about 2 days. You can prep it a day ahead, no problem.

→ What veggies can I swap out?

Don’t have tomatoes? Use bell peppers! Out of onions? Try shallots or green onion. Feel free to mix it up.

→ What yogurt works best here?

Any plant yogurt—soy, oat, or coconut—all work fine. You can thin it out a bit with a splash of plant milk.

→ Which herbs go well here?

Besides chives, try parsley, cilantro, or whatever fresh herbs you like. They all work great in this salad.

→ How do I make the dressing thinner?

Just add a little plant milk or water to loosen it up. Pour in as much as you want, then taste it.

Colorful Fitness Salad

Chilled veggies like cucumber, tomato, carrot tossed in a gentle vegan herb yogurt mix.

Prep Time
14 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
14 Minutes
By: Reham


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Vegan

Yield: 2 Servings (1 bowl)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1 red onion.
02 1 handful cherry tomatoes.
03 1 carrot.
04 1 cucumber.
05 Pepper as you like.
06 0.25 tsp salt.
07 2 tbsp chives.
08 3 tbsp plant-based yogurt.

Instructions

Step 01

Toss all your veggies together. Pour the dressing over everything and serve chilled.

Step 02

Cut the tomatoes in half after you rinse them. Peel the onion and slice it into rings.

Step 03

Peel your carrot and grate it finely.

Step 04

Rinse the cucumber and chop it into small pieces.

Step 05

Chop up the chives after washing them. Mix them with yogurt, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Notes

  1. Stays fresh in the fridge for 2 days.
  2. Swap the veggies if you want.
  3. Thin out the dressing to your liking.

Tools You'll Need

  • Grater.
  • Big mixing bowl.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Soy (if using soy yogurt).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 85
  • Total Fat: 3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Protein: 4 g